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MINI BULLET IP CAMERA
LC-6770
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MINI BULLET IP CAMERA LC-6770 Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................3 1. PRODUCT FEATURES................4 1.1 P ..............4 RODUCT NSTRUCTIONS 1.2 P ................4 RODUCT EATURES 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SURFACE ............5 2.1 T IP C E)......5 ULLET AMERA NDOOR UTDOOR 2.2 T ................8 ESET UTTON 2.3 T .............9 LARM WIRING DIAGR...
  • Page 4 5.1.1 Connecting the IP camera ....................23 5.1.2 Live Video........................24 5.1.3 Setup ..........................26 6. ADVANCED OPERATIO N ..............80 7. SPECIFICATIONS...................83 8. Functions of client PC................85 APPENDIX 1. –How to run IP Camera UPnP ...........86...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operational instructions to prevent harm or injury to the operator(s) or other persons should be read carefully before the unit is activated. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, avoid exposing this unit to rain or moisture. Do not block ventilation openings.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    1. PRODUCT FEATURES 1.1 Product Instructions Here's a new series from APPRO -- cameras that act as basic watchguards in your premises -- lightweight, simple formatted, inexpensive, and no fuss to install. These watchkeepers are the ideal stuff for the safety of your home and office interiors.

  • Page 7: Description Of The Surface

    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SURFACE 2.1 The Bullet IP Camera Indoor/ Outdoor (PoE) Camera with bracket ( the external view ). Power/Status LED: Indicates the camera's current status. IR LEDs: Infrared LEDs illuminate the camera's field of view at night. Camera Lens: Records video of the surrounding area.
  • Page 8 The component parts ( the internal view ). Micro SD CARD slot: Insert a Micro SD card for Local storage for storing recorded image and video. This is used for updating system software and archiving / accessing critical images. How to install an SD card? Step 1: Place the camera face down on a non-slip flat surface.
  • Page 9 The Cable Harness: Power Connector: A DC 12V inlet that connects to an external power supply. Reset Button: Recover to factory default. (Refer to section 2.2 The Reset Button.) DI/DO Connector: This is a 4-PIN connector including the Digital output/input, DC output and GROUND items for connecting with external devices.

  • Page 10: The Reset Button

    2.2 The Reset Button You can use the Reset button to reset the camera operations back to default. Press the Reset button for about 10 seconds. Blue screens of the analog output are displayed, and a text saying RESETTING… appears. [SETUP] Network Setup LAN Settings (You can manually reset this function by yourself.)

  • Page 11: The Alarm Wiring Diagrams

    2.3 The Alarm wiring diagrams This is a 4-PIN connector including the Digital output/input, DC output and GROUND items for connecting with external devices.

  • Page 12: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system. 3.1 Hardware Installation Plug in the power connection to the IP camera. Plug in the IP camera cable. Confirm the correct network connection status (PC/ HUB/ IP camera). In the PC IE Browser, key in the camera’s IP online to link up to the live first page.

  • Page 13: Mounting And Positioning The Mini Bullet

    3.2 Mounting and Positioning the Mini Bullet Camera Mounting: Step 1 Position the mounting bracket in the desired location. Step 2 Mark the surface behind the mounting bracket with a pencil. Step 3 Use a 6mm drill bit to make required holes approximately 25mm deep.
  • Page 14 Camera Positioning Step 1 Using a Torx Security screwdriver, loosen the screw on the top of the camera housing. Step 2 Swivel the camera along it's horizontal axis until you achieve the desired angle. Step 3 Using a Torx Security screwdriver, tighten the screw on the top of the camera housing firmly.

  • Page 15: Updating System Software

    3.3 Updating System Software If the system software of the IP Camera needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely process it. Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is working and the file of the system firmware is intact Create a directory named UPGRADE (upper-case or lower-case letters are no difference) in the SD card if it does not exist.

  • Page 16: Network Configuration

    4. Network Configuration 4.1 Cable Connections Please follow the instructions below to connect your IP camera to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections. Physical specifications of the RJ-45 cable for Ethernet Wire Type Cat.

  • Page 17: Configure Your Ip Camera Network Settings

    4.2 Configure Your IP Camera Network Settings Upon connecting with the network hardware, you need to activate the network function and configure the proper network settings of the IP camera. 4.2.1 Set IP Address You need to set an IP address for the unit if the LAN unit isn’t connected to a DHCP server. Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below: Note: The default static IP is 192.168.1.168.

  • Page 18: Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    4.3 TCP/IP Communication Software Follow the procedure below to install the TCP/IP communication program in your computer. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double click the Network Connections icon to enter the windows. Right-click your network connection and then click Properties.
  • Page 19 On the General tab, check if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is included in the list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process section 4.5. If it is not included, please follow section 4.4 to install the TCP/IP.

  • Page 20: Tcp/Ip Installation

    4.4 TCP/IP Installation On the General tab of the Connection Properties, under “This connection uses the following items”, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Then click Install. Select Protocol from the network component type then click Add. Select Microsoft TCP/IP from the network protocol then click OK. Click Close to return to the Network Connections window.

  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip Configuration Setting

    4.5 TCP/IP configuration setting Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before processing the IP camera installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider. 　...

  • Page 22: Connection Testing

    4.6 Connection Testing With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established the connection successfully. Click Start > All Programs > Command Prompt. Enter ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (the camera’s IP address), then enter. (See the sample screen below).
  • Page 23 If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been successfully established. Please re-check all the hardware and software installations by repeating sections 4.4 and 4.5. If you still can’t establish the connection after rechecking, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 24: Configuration Using A Web Browser

    5. Configuration Using A Web Browser The configuration pages accessed with a web browser provides the functions of configuring, monitoring remote zones or watching recorded data through the TCP/IP protocol. The details are listed as follows. RJ-45 PIN configuration for Ethernet PIN NO.

  • Page 25: Microsoft Internet Explorer

    5.1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1.1 Connecting the IP camera Start Microsoft Internet Explorer. Click on the URL block at the top of the window. Enter the URL address of the IP camera into the URL block and press the “Enter” button to enter the home page.

  • Page 26: Live Video

    5.1.2 Live Video The Live Video from the IP camera is displayed on the home page when your PC is online with the IP camera. There are also additional settings provided on the home page. The AJAX (default) and the ActiveX viewer types display different display formats on their home page. The AJAX viewer type: Non-IE browsers support (for the JPEG mode only).
  • Page 27 Alarm on-icon: When there is a detection of external devices such as a sensor, The icon will appear on the upper right corner warn the user. When an alarm is triggered, the icon will blink red The ePTZ control panel: Click to start the electronically pan, tilt, and zoom (ePTZ) within the camera's predefined view area, if one has been defined.

  • Page 28: Setup

    5.1.3 Setup The ActiveX viewer type: You can select from the available thumbnails for your option of taking a Snapshot, setting the Storage Folder, selecting the Full Screen mode, Recording, Listen, Talk and Zoom. Snapshot: Click on the button to take a snapshot. The icon will change to a blue color while working effectively.
  • Page 29 Talk switch: Click on the button to start/stop audio out function (talk/stop talking). The icon will change to a blue color while working effectively. Digital output: Click on the button to start/stop digital output. The icon will change to a blue color while working effectively.
  • Page 30 5.1.3.1 Wizard To quickly configure your IP Camera, click Wizard on the top of the Setup pages. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new camera and connect the camera to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Step 1: The IP Camera default setting is DHCP On.
  • Page 31 Click Next to continue. Step 2: If you are using PPPoE, select Enable and enter your user name and password, otherwise select Disable and click Next to continue. Step 3: If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, Select Enable and enter your host information.
  • Page 32 Step 4: Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. Step5: Configure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. Click Next to continue. Step 6: If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your camera’s settings. Please note down all this information as you will need it for accessing your camera within the network.
  • Page 33 5.1.3.2 Change Image Setting Please follow the steps below to change the video setting through the network as necessary. A preview of the image will be shown in the window of Live Video. Click Submit to activate and save your changes. The Image Setup setting page 1.
  • Page 34 • Click “Enable OSD” to checkmark the box and activate the function. • Enter the "Timestamp Label" you have chosen. • Enter the "Timestamp Location" you have chosen. 5. Click on the Submit button to submit the new image setting. Description of function keys: Exposure Mode controls a camera by shutter speed and the lens aperture.
  • Page 35 The measurement for color intensity/strength. Contrast: This setting controls the strength of colors from black and white to bold Saturation: colors. An adjustable setting to set the clarity of detail in the images. Sharpness Enter the timestamp label. Timestamp Label: Timestamp Location: Click to open the list of four location modes to choose from: “UPPER LEFT”, “UPPER RIGHT”, “BOTTOM LEFT”, and “BOTTOM RIGHT”.
  • Page 36 The Audio and Video setting page 1. Click on the Audio and Video button to enter the Audio and video page to set the details of the device. You may configure video profiles with different settings for your camera. Hence, you may setup different profiles for your computer and mobile displays.
  • Page 37 of the Video Profile as necessary. 4. Set the details of the audio functions. 5. Select 50 Hz or 60Hz of the Power Line. 6. Click on the Submit button to submit the new setting. Description of function keys: Select the Profile Number from 1-2 and the default video profile Profile Number number is 2.
  • Page 38 NOTE: Audio In/Out: In order to use the Audio In/ Out signal function, please follow the steps given below. Connect to the camera webpage over the PC IE Browser. Ensure “Audio Mechanism Setting” & “Enable audio out” are both selected. Click Submit. Connect the Mic to the PC, and connect the camera Audio out to the speaker.
  • Page 39 The Privacy Mask setting page Click on the Privacy Mask button to enter the Privacy Mask Area setting page. Mask 3 privacy area(s) on video to specify up to the area(s) on the camera's image to be blocked/excluded from recordings and snapshots. 1.
  • Page 40 5.1.3.3 Change the Network Setting Please follow the steps below to change the network setting through the network as necessary. Set the network options and IP address. Click on the Network button in the home page to enter the Network Setup page. The accessible networks here are the “PPPoE”, “Port Detail”, ”Traffic”, “Dynamic DNS”, “HTTPS”...
  • Page 41 Change the Network Setting — PPPoE. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “PPPoE” icon. Please follow the steps below to change the PPPoE setting through the network as necessary. Click on the PPPoE button on the upper left menu to enter the “PPPoE Settings” page. Active the “Enable”...
  • Page 42 Change the Network Setting — Port Detail. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “Port Detail” icon. It allows you to specify and reserve the ports for both the HTTP and RSTP streaming. Please follow the steps below to change the Port Detail setting through the network as necessary.
  • Page 43 Description of function keys: HTTP ports allow you to connect to the camera via a standard web HTTP Port browser. This port can be set to a number other than the default HTTP port 80. A corresponding port must be opened on the router. For example, if the port is changed to 8080, users must type in the web browser 'http://192.168.0.100:8080' instead of 'http://192.168.0.100'.
  • Page 44 Change the Network Setting —Network Traffic. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “Traffic” icon. Specifying the maximum download/upload bandwidth for each socket is useful when connecting your device to a busy or heavily loaded network. Please follow the steps below to change the setting through the network as necessary. 1.
  • Page 45 Change the Network Setting — DDNS. The DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. The user name and password are required when using the DDNS service.
  • Page 46 Description of function keys: Enable DDNS Function: Checkmark to activate the function. (The Domain Name System) is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses (i.e. 192.168.0.20). The address can be obtained from your ISP or network gateway. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the server address manually.
  • Page 47 Change the Network Setting — HTTPS. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “HTTPS” icon. Please follow the steps below to change the HTTPS setting through the network as necessary. Click on the HTTPS button on the upper left menu to enter the “HTTPS Setting” page. Mark the “Enable HTTPS secure connection”...
  • Page 48 Methods of creating and installing the certificate: 1. Create self-signed certificate automatically Before using HTTPS for communication with the IP camera, a Create self-signed certificate automatically: (1) Enable HTTPS secure connection. (2) Select the “Create self-signed certificate automatically” option. (3) Click the Create button. (4) The new Certification Information will show in the third column on the HTTPS setting page.
  • Page 49 Change the Network Setting —Access List. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “Access List” icon. Please follow the steps below to change the Access List setting through the network as necessary. 1. Click on the Access List button on the upper left menu to enter the “Access List” page. 2.
  • Page 50 Deny List: Start IP Address The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) which don’t have permission to access the video of the camera. End IP Address The ending IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) which don’t have permission to access the video of the camera.
  • Page 51 5.1.3.4 Change the System Setting Please follow the steps below to change the date and time of the system setting through the network as necessary. Set the Time and Date of the system 1. Click on the System button to enter the “Time And Date” page (default). From this section, you may automatically or manually configure, update and maintain the internal system clock for your camera.
  • Page 52 Description of function keys: Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Saving: Select this to enable the daylight saving time. Auto Daylight Saving: Select this option so that your camera will configure the Daylight Saving setting automatically. Set date and time manually: Select this option so that you may configure the Daylight Saving date and time manually.
  • Page 53 Change the System Setting — Digital Input &Output. You may enable the Digital Input (D/I) and Digital Output (D/O) feature and configure the source of events for your camera. 1. Click on the DI and DO button on the left side of the “System” page to enter the “DI and DO” page. 2.
  • Page 54 Change the System Setting — ICR. Please follow the steps below to change the IR cut function through the network as necessary. Click on the ICR button on the left side of the “System” page to enter the “ICR” page. For the “IR-Cut Removable filter trigger condition”, mark your options from “Automatic”, “Day Mode”, “Night Mode”...
  • Page 55 Change the System Setting — Users. You may modify the name and administrator’s password of your camera, as well as add and manage the user accounts for accessing the camera. You may also use this section to create the unique name and configure the OSD setting for your camera.
  • Page 56 Change the System Setting — Maintenance. Please follow the steps below to change the system setting through the network as necessary. Click on the Maintenance button on the left side of the “Date and Time” page to enter the “Maintenance” page.
  • Page 57 Change the System Setting — Update Firmware. Please follow the steps below to update the firmware through the network as necessary. Click on the Firmware Upgrade button on the left side of the “Date and Time” page to enter the “Firmware Upgrade”...
  • Page 58 1. Quit Internet Explorer and quit any instances of Windows Explorer. 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet Options. 3. On the General tab, click Delete Files under Temporary Internet Files. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the Delete Files dialog box, and then click 5.
  • Page 59 5.1.3.5 Change the Application Setting Please follow the steps below to change the application setting through the network as necessary. Change the Application Setting —Language Setting. Please follow the steps below to change the Language setting via the network as necessary. Click on the Language button on the left side to enter the “Language Setting”...
  • Page 60 Change the Application Setting —Motion Detection. Please follow the steps below to enable changes in the motion detection function of the alarm through the network as necessary. Set the motion detection: Click on the Motion Detection button on the left side of the Alarm to enter the “Motion Detection”...
  • Page 61 Change the Application Setting —ePTZ. This screen allows you to set preset points for the ePTZ function of the camera, which allows you to look around the camera's viewable area by using a zoomed view. Presets allow you to quickly go to and view a specific part of the area your camera is covering, and you can create preset sequences, which will automatically change the camera's view between the different presets according to a defined order and timing you can set.
  • Page 62 Enter the name of the preset you want to create, then click the Add button to make a new preset. If an existing preset has been selected from the Preset List, you can change its name by Input Preset Name: typing in a new name, then clicking the Rename button.
  • Page 63 Change the Application Setting —Event. In this section, you can configure and schedule the recording setting for your IP camera. Click on “Add” to enter the setting pages of the Server, Media, Event and Recording to make the advanced settings. Or click on “Delete” to erase the settings. The Event Setup page includes 4 different sections: Server, Media, Event and Recording.
  • Page 64 Server: Click on the Add button in the Server column to enter the “Server” setting page. Enter the Server name, the unique name for a server. There are four kinds of servers supported. They are email server, FTP server, HTTP server and network storage. Set the details of the Email.
  • Page 65 to the instructions for the external FTP server for details. The folder privilege must be open for uploading. "Passive Mode": Check it to enable the passive mode in transmission. Set the details of the Network storage. Only one network storage is supported. "Network storage location": The path to upload the media.
  • Page 66 FTP: Select to send the media files to an FTP server when a trigger is activated. Server address: Enter the domain or IP address of the FTP server. Port: The default FTP server port is 21. It can also be assigned to another port number.
  • Page 67 SD card: Select to send the media files to an SD card when a trigger is activated. Insert your SD card first. To verify if the storage setting is correctly configured, click the Test button. The result will be shown in above this setting page (TEST OK or TEST ERROR).
  • Page 68 Media: Click on the Add button in the Media column to enter the “Media” setting page. Enter the Media name, the unique name for media. There are three kinds of media: snapshot, video clip and system log. Set the details of the Snapshot. "Source": Select the video source.
  • Page 69 limitations for video clip file. "Maximum duration": The maximum recording file duration in seconds. "Maximum file size": The maximum file size would be generated. Click on the System log to activate the function. Click on “Submit” to save, or click on “Don’t Submit” to go back to the Event main page. Media settings: Click Add under the Media column on Event Settings page to open the Media setting page.
  • Page 70 For example, the file name will be in this form: Snap_20090101_122030 The prefix file name Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Add date and time suffix to file name: Select the option to add the date/ time suffix to the file name. Click Submit to activate the setting.
  • Page 71 System log: Select to send a system log when a trigger is activated. Click Submit to activate the setting. When completed, click Submit to enable the settings to exit this page. The new media settings will appear on the Event Settings page. NOTE: To remove a media setting from the list (Application>...
  • Page 72 Event: Click on the Add button in the Event column to enter the “Event” setting page. Enter the Event name. Checkmark the “Enable this event” box and activate the function. Then set the Priority and the Source from the drop-down list. "Priority": The event with higher priority will be executed first.
  • Page 73 Set the recording schedule time. Set the Trigger D/O of activating the action. Check it to trigger digital output for specific seconds when an event is triggered. Click on “Submit” to save or click on “Don’t Submit” to go back to the Event main page. Event settings: Click Add under the Event column on Event Settings page to open the Event setting page.
  • Page 74 Digital input: This option allows the IP camera to use an external digital input device or sensor as a trigger source. Depending on your application, there are many choices of digital input devices on the market which helps to detect changes in temperature, vibration, sound, and light, etc. System boot: This option triggers the IP camera when the power to the IP camera is disconnected.
  • Page 75 Recording: Click on the Add button in the Recording column to enter the “Recording” setting page. Enter the Recording entry name. Checkmark the “Enable this recording” box and activate the function. Enable this option if you want to upload the recording to a shared folder in the network.
  • Page 76 Record settings: Click Add under the Record column on Event Settings page to open the Record setting page. In this page, you can define the recording source, recording schedule and recording capacity. A total of 2 recording settings can be configured. Enter the Record entry name for the event setting.
  • Page 77 5.1.3.6 Change the Storage Setting Please follow the steps below to change the SD card setting through the network as necessary. Change the SD card Setting. Please follow the steps below to change the setting via the network as necessary. Click on the “storage”...
  • Page 78 5.1.3.7 Status The device information. This page displays all the information about your device and network connection. Click on the “Device info” button of the Status page to enter the “Device info” screen.
  • Page 79 The device information. This page displays the log information of your camera. Click on the “Device info” button of the Status page to enter the “Device info” screen. Click on the “Clear “ to erase all of the logs. You may also download the information by clicking “Download”.
  • Page 80 5.1.3.8 PPPoE & DDNS Using the PPPoE Install the XDSL software (obtained from your ISP dealer) in your PC. Search your IP camera's IP address: you can connect the IP camera and the Video monitor. The monitor screen will show the IP address on its right side. Turn off the DHCP function (of the IP camera) if it is “ON”.
  • Page 81 Desktop → IE browser → Enter the IP camera IP address (the same address as in the PPPoE settings and step 3 above) → You can see the IP camera images. DDNS settings Check your IP camera’s IP address (monitor) → open your IE browser → Use the address to connect to the IP camera or view the images →...

  • Page 82: Advanced Operation

    6. ADVANCED OPERATION Question 1: How do I view live images of the IP camera via the Internet Explorer on a Desktop PC or a laptop computers in a situation where there are no monitors? ◇To get the IP address of the IP camera without a monitor, use one of the following two methods to get the IP address: UPnP.
  • Page 83 How do I use the DynDNS to connect the IP camera by using its Sub Hostname via the intranet? ◇Set the DDNS function 1. Click the Network button on the home page. 2. Click the Dynamic DNS button on the left side of the page to enter the “Dynamic DNS” page. 3.
  • Page 84 1. Click the user name you want to modify from the USER LIST. 2. Enter the password, the confirmed password and choose authority level. 3. Click the Add/Modify User button to submit new setting. ◇Delete a user 1. Click the user name you want to delete from the USER LIST. 2.

  • Page 85: Specifications

    7. SPECIFICATIONS Model LC-6770 Image sensor 1/4” OmniVision 720P CMOS sensor Lens Fixed Focal Board Lens f:3.6mm F1.8. Camera Minimum illumination Color: 1.0 lux, B/W: 0.5 lux. IR cut filer Day & Night Auto / Day / Night / Schedule.
  • Page 86 RJ-45 10 BASE - T / 100 BASE -TX. Digital I / O 4 pin-contact terminal block (DO, DI, 12v, GND) Earphone jack 1 x Audio in [ mic. in / line in ] Connectors (3.5 mm) 1 x Audio out [ line output ] Reset Reset for factory default.
  • Page 87 8. Functions of client PC System requirement Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP SP3. - Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 12, Chrome 20, Safari 4. Browser - Other Java-enabled browser. Live Monitor Real Time REC/ Capture/ Audio/ Live Event. Playback Viewer Playback, Time / live event Search / Export (JPEG / AVI). Settings Device/ System/ Camera management/ web page.
  • Page 88 APPENDIX 1. –How to run IP Camera UPnP ® The most troublesome issue when you setup an IP Camera is that you have no idea what the IP ® address of this device is. Now IP Camera supports the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol ®...
  • Page 89 Figure 2 Step 2: When Control Panel appears, double-click the Network Connections icon. The Network Connections dialog box appears. See Figure 3. Figure 3 Step 3: Click the Protocols tab in the Network Connections dialog box. See Figure 4. Figure 4 Step 4: When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box shows up, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 90 Figure 5 Step 5: In the Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, choose Use the following IP Address to indicate that you do not wish to use DHCP, and assign IP Address 192.168.1.200 with Subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click OK when you finish it. See Figure 6. Figure 6 Step 6: Choose Close to finish the modification.
  • Page 91 2. Install UPnP Packets ® As described before, Microsoft Windows XP doesn’t start the UPnP service by default; however, we have to install some packets before we initialize it. The following steps will help you to install them. Step1: In the Start menu, point to Set Program Access and Default, and then click it. See Figure 8 Figure 8 Step 2: When the Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears, click the Add/Remove...
  • Page 92 Figure 10 Step 4: Check UPnP User Interface, and choose OK. See Figure 11. Figure 11 Step 5: When the original Network Component Wizard dialog box returns, click Next. See Figure12. Figure 12...
  • Page 93 Step 6: After about one minute the UPnP installation will be done, and choose Finish to close it. See Figure13. Figure 13 3. Turn on Services After installation, we should turn on the relative services to start the UPnP protocol. The following procedures will teach you how to do it.
  • Page 94 Figure15 Step 3: Click the Services icon in the Administrative Tools dialog box. See Figure16. Figure16 Step 4: When the Services dialog box shows up, double click the SSDP Discovery Service icon. See Figure17.
  • Page 95 Figure17 Step 5: Choose Automatic in the Startup type, and click OK to start it. See Figure18. Figure18 Step 6: When the Services dialog box appears again, double click the Universal Plug and Play Device Host icon. See Figure19.
  • Page 96 Figure19 Step 7: Choose Automatic in the Startup type, press the Start button, and click OK to start it. See Figure20. Figure20 Step 8: Restart your system.
  • Page 97 ® 4. Scan IP Cameras through My Network Place After you complete the installation and starting services, the UPnP protocol will take effect. You can ® scan all IP Cameras in My Network Place, as in Figure21 and Figure22 below. Figure21 Figure22 Just double click the UPnP IP Camera icon, and the video live stream will pop up automatically...

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